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2007 Notre Dame Fighting Irish Basketball Preview

The Fighting Irish of Notre Dame (24- 8 overall, 11- 5 Big East)
finished fifth in the Big East and were in the March
Madness brackets.
Last year’s
24 wins were amazing, considering they had won an average of
17.5 games over the three prior years. This year, coach Mike Brey
(146- 78 in seven years with Notre Dame, 241- 129 overall in
12 years) has seven of his top nine scorers returning. That’s
good news for the regular and the post-season NCAA
basketball preview.

The Irish tended to score a lot. In fact, Notre Dame was tops in
scoring in the Big East, averaging 81.0 PPG. That stat ranked them
eighth in the nation. They were third in the league in assists with
17.3 in each game. Although the Irish scoring defense was rated
13th, allowing 68.0 PPG, it still made the team plus-13 in PF/PA.
That was the largest positive margin in the league.

In the frontcourt, the Fighting Irish have captain Rob Kurz (12.6
PPG, 8.0 RPG, 50.0 FG%), a senior, leading them. Kurz became a resilient
rebounder last season and his physical play will be invaluable in
2007- 2008. In his first season, forward Luke Harangody (11.2 PPG,
6.2 RPG, 45.9 FG%) ably muscled opponents in the paint, supporting
the powerful play of Kurz. The skilled Zach Hillesland (5.8 PPG,
4.8 RPG, 57.9 FG%) brings a fine touch to the front area.

Last season, the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame proved to be physical
and smart as they performed as over-achievers in the tough Big
East. This season the Irish will once again give opponents a tough
battle, making it into March
Madness coverage for a second straight
year. They probably won’t go too deep, but Notre Dame won’t give
up without a fight either.

2007-08 NCAA Basketball Previews

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major conferences as well as a mid major preview for the 2007 season.

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